Mount Laurel

Mount Laurel is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was incorporated on 7 March 1862, and it was named for its laurel trees. Mount Laurel was a small, poor rural farming community until it was hit with massive suburban growth from Philadelphia in the late 20th century. The town was controversial for its attempts to force out poor African-Americans due to concerns about gang activity. In 2016, Mount Laurel had a population of 41,738 people.